the

JOURNAL

RECENT weddings & engagements

Weddings

Michael + Hailey

Michael and Hailey planned a winter wedding in Detroit. Plans changed, but their love did not.

arrow

Weddings

Jake +Katlyn

These two Michigan folks brought their family for their vows and some sunshine and it was perfect at the Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando Florida.

arrow

Weddings

Jon and Moriah

These two are bold and totally full of life. Like, the kind of folks that will get on shoulders on the dance floor on their wedding day.  And show off their real attitude, huge grins,  and deep love all of their people.  Jon and Moriah were married at Gem Theatre. Tim Dew, a dear friend, […]

arrow

Weddings

Kyle & Katy

Ste. Anne de Detroit boasts one of the most architecturally amazing locations to get married in the city of Detroit. Katy and Kyle sure did the church justice.

arrow

Weddings

Jared & Megan

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.”

arrow

Weddings

Garret + Sarah | Waldenwoods Winter Wedding

Snow-flakes Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Out of the bosom of the Air,       Out of the cloud-folds of her garments shaken, Over the woodlands brown and bare,       Over the harvest-fields forsaken,             Silent, and soft, and slow             Descends the snow. Even as our cloudy fancies take       Suddenly shape in some divine expression, Even as the troubled heart doth […]

arrow

Weddings

Dan & Paige

What a beautiful winter wedding.  It’s not that often in December in Michigan that an entire day has so much sunshine. All-day long the sun steamed in windows and bathed Paige and Dan and their loved ones in light. It seemed to celebrate who Dan and Paige are as humans.  The morning was relaxing, and […]

arrow

Weddings

Ben & Alexis

It was a good day.  I met Alexis and Ben a few years back when Ben’s sister got married. Right then, I could tell that that this day was going to come, and I was hoping to be a part of it.  Alexis is originally from Buffalo, and Ben refers to her lovingly as his […]

arrow

Weddings

Faraz & Yasmine | Laurel Manor

True Story. Faraz and Yasmine spent their undergrad at Michigan State.  They were friends, but nothing more. After college, they lived across the country from each other.  Out of the blue, Faraz sent Yasmine flowers telling her how he had felt about her throughout their college years. The timing, right?  If you are lucky enough […]

arrow

Behind The Lens

About Michele

Mom, Wife, Photographer, Volunteer, Joy Seeker, Faith Driven, Compassionate, Artistic, Creative and Grateful.

Michele is an expert in the industry with over a decade of experience. Spending most of her time raising her kids, volunteering at church, entertaining friends, taking care of her family. As a Southeast Michigan wedding photographer the client experience is her biggest priority. Ultimately wanting to be a part of your day, not only your photographer but a trusted friend. 

LET'S mAKE

TOGETHER

Something Beautiful

For those that want to feel the way you felt on your wedding day, let's do this.  

© Michele Maloney Photography 2022